Sterngold Dental, LLC, is pleased to announce that they have received FDA Market Clearance for the New TRU Implant System. The TRU Implant System implant body design promotes self-tapping and initial stability during placement. Its simple and predictable surgical process makes it ideal for all fixed...

Sirona Dental, Inc. announced the expansion of its national accounts and institutions business team to address significant demand for its products in dental schools, group practices, and governmental institutions. Doug Clarke was named west coast sales manager, Jay Novak was named east coast sales manager,...

Henry Schein, Inc. announced today that it will release its second quarter 2015 financial results before the stock market opens on Wednesday, July 29, 2015, and will provide a live webcast of its earnings conference call on the same day beginning at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time. Speakers on the call will...

Amann Girrbach proudly announces the distribution partnership agreement with Benco Dental, one of the fastest growing privately owned dental distribution companies in the U.S. While the two companies have enjoyed success for years, they agree that a combined focus and alignment of synergies allow for...

Zimmer Holdings, Inc. today announced that, following the receipt of U.S. Federal Trade Commission clearance, Zimmer has completed the acquisition of Biomet in a cash and equity transaction currently valued at approximately $14.0 billion. In connection with the combination, Zimmer has changed its corporate...

In a joint development program, Heraeus Kulzer and Amann Girrbach have established the technical pre-conditions for the production of a full digital denture. This new license agreement permits reciprocal use by the two companies of their patented innovations.

IMILLING’s President, Felix Chung, sadly reports the unexpected loss of a valued member of their team, Franklin Panameno. Franklin, an extremely talented CAD/CAM technician, lost his life in a tragic auto accident on the morning of April 25th. Although a relative newcomer to the dental...

VITA is proud to announce that Matthew O'Connell has joined the company as the President of VITA North America, effective immediately. The announcement was made by VITA North America CEO Dr. Emanuel Rauter and the Board of Directors after a nationwide search. Dr. Rauter added, "Matt's extensive experience...

Ivoclar Vivadent congratulates Robert A. Ganley, CEO, on his 35-year anniversary with the company. As a leader throughout the dental industry, Ganley’s unique vision has propelled Ivoclar Vivadent‘s growth and expansion. With a passion for providing quality esthetic dentistry, Ganley’s...

Whip Mix introduces the New Preference Long-Term, Soft Denture Liner system. Bringing comfort back to dentures, this lab processed soft denture liner is incredibly soft, amazingly strong, and super easy to use. Starting out soft with a Shore A Hardness value of 30.1, the silicone-based liner remains soft up to 4 years based on accelerated aging tests. When applied properly, this liner does not delaminate from the acrylic base due to a unique curing process comprised of using a pressure pot at 80...

Whip Mix introduces the New Preference Long-Term, Soft Denture Liner system. Bringing comfort back to dentures, this lab processed soft denture liner is incredibly soft, amazingly strong, and super easy to use. Starting out soft with a Shore A Hardness value of 30.1, the silicone-based liner remains soft up to 4 years based on accelerated aging tests. When applied properly, this liner does not delaminate from the acrylic base due to a unique curing process comprised of using a pressure pot at 80...

Whip Mix introduces the New Preference Long-Term, Soft Denture Liner system. Bringing comfort back to dentures, this lab processed soft denture liner is incredibly soft, amazingly strong, and super easy to use. Starting out soft with a Shore A Hardness value of 30.1, the silicone-based liner remains soft up to 4 years based on accelerated aging tests. When applied properly, this liner does not delaminate from the acrylic base due to a unique curing process comprised of using a pressure pot at 80...

Whip Mix introduces the New Preference Long-Term, Soft Denture Liner system. Bringing comfort back to dentures, this lab processed soft denture liner is incredibly soft, amazingly strong, and super easy to use. Starting out soft with a Shore A Hardness value of 30.1, the silicone-based liner remains soft up to 4 years based on accelerated aging tests. When applied properly, this liner does not delaminate from the acrylic base due to a unique curing process comprised of using a pressure pot at 80...

Whip Mix introduces the New Preference Long-Term, Soft Denture Liner system. Bringing comfort back to dentures, this lab processed soft denture liner is incredibly soft, amazingly strong, and super easy to use. Starting out soft with a Shore A Hardness value of 30.1, the silicone-based liner remains soft up to 4 years based on accelerated aging tests. When applied properly, this liner does not delaminate from the acrylic base due to a unique curing process comprised of using a pressure pot at 80...

In celebration of its 25th year in business, Master Ceramist, Inc. is offering a 25% discount on current retail prices for its line of ceramic products, including firing pegs, liquids, mediums and accessories until September 25, 2015. The company has also launched a new website, mc-direct.com, making...

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After 35 years in the business, 30 of them as a CDT; the last thing we need is more regulations!
You damn near need a full time person these days just to keep up with paper work for OSHA, FDA etc, etc.
All...See more these regulations do is add cost to the final product which small laboratories have to shoulder since it is very hard these days to pass on any additonal cost to the dentist.
I have always used the best materials and fabrication processes in my lab...self regulation, and have never had one incident of a patient becoming ill or injuring themselves on my prosthetics.
Sounds like the big labs using the government to squeeze the competion out of exsistance...just saying.

- 78% Don’t have the equipment, staff or expertise in house
- 48% To offer a wider variety of restorations
- 12% When they have too much work/to even out the workflow
- 11% To test new products and restorative materials before making purchases
- 7% When the lab is short staffed
- 3% When our equipment is down/being repaired

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